Hindu women across India are observing the Nirjala fast and celebrating Karwa Chauth on October 20, Sunday. This significant day involves fasting without food or water until moonrise, as women pray for their husbands’ longevity. Festivities are in full swing, with women adorning their hands with henna and purchasing new clothes, sieves, and bangles.
Celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Kiara Advani, Rakul Preet Singh, Parineeti Chopra, and Priyanka Chopra are also expected to observe the fast and share moments with their husbands after moon-sighting.
The Moon plays a crucial role in this celebration. After sighting the Moon through a sieve, fasting women offer Arghaya and break their fast by accepting food and water from their husbands.